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Recalled “Little Wanderer” Snow Globes
Name of Product:
Snow globes (Little Wanderer)
Hazard:
The snow globes can crack or fracture, posing a laceration hazard.
Recall Date:
February 01, 2024
Recall Details
Description:
This recall involves glass snow globes, with a plastic artwork figurine “Little Wanderer” inside the snow globe. The snow globes measure 4.5 inches high x 3.3 inches wide with a wood base, and have a yellow, blue, or red figurine inside.
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately stop using and discard the recalled snow globes. Contact the Museum of Modern Art for a full refund. The museum is contacting all known purchasers.
Incidents/Injuries:
The firm has received 39 reports of the snow globe cracking or fracturing. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At:
Exclusively at MoMA Design Stores and online at store.moma.org during November 2023 for about $85.
Importer(s):
Design Ideas Ltd, of Springfield, Illinois
Distributor(s):
The Museum of Modern Art, of New York
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